$60 -- Bucktown: BYOB French Pastry Class, Reg. $130

Centerstage Chicago called Cook Au Vin a "French haven" that's "a slice of Paris right off Elston Avenue." Yelp users agree, awarding the Bucktown restaurant and cooking school 4.5 stars. With this Local Deal, enroll in a French pastry class led by trained pastry chefs for $60 per person, regularly $130. Two can enroll for $119, regularly $260.

Why we love it

Learn to create French pastries like eclairs and truffles

Classes are BYOB with no corkage fee

Brings a "taste of the City of Light to Chitown" (Centerstage)

Located in Bucktown near the Clybourn Metra stop

When

June 11, 2013 - Sept. 30, 2013

Where

Cook Au Vin

2256 N. Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60614

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Tel: 773-489-3141

What's included

Students will spend an afternoon or evening in Cook Au Vin's kitchens learning how to make macarons, eclairs, chocolate truffles and chocolate ganache frosting, as well as pastry cream for a classic French Napoleon. Classes can last up to four hours and are limited to eight people for a full pastry immersion experience.

Classes are BYOB with bottled water on hand, and aprons and pastry hats will be provided as well. Cook Au Vin is located just minutes from the Kennedy in Bucktown and a short stroll north of the Clybourn Metra station.

The fine print

Classes can be booked Thursday, June 13 through Sept. 30, 2013. Reservations are required, can be made 24 hours after purchase, must be made online and are subject to availability. Class sizes are limited to 8 people; it is recommended that bookings be made up to a month in advance. Classes may be canceled or rescheduled if there are not at least 6 people registered within 1 week of scheduled class. A $35 per person or $55 per couple rescheduling fee applies if request is made more than 24 hours in advance; cancellation within 24 hours or less will result in loss of voucher. See Terms and Conditions for full details.

See all terms

Classes can be booked Thursday, June 13 through Sept. 30, 2013. Reservations are required, can be made 24 hours after purchase, must be made online and are subject to availability. Class sizes are limited to 8 people; it is recommended that bookings be made up to a month in advance. Classes may be canceled or rescheduled if there are not at least 6 people registered within 1 week of scheduled class. Additional vouchers may be purchased as gifts. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer. A $35 per person or $55 per couple rescheduling fee applies if request is made more than 24 hours in advance; cancellation within 24 hours or less will result in loss of voucher. Must be used in 1 visit.